Regional Briefs 6/12/2013

BUSHKILL - With levels on some parts of the Delaware River expected to rise above 10 feet by Friday morning, officials issued a river safety advisory Tuesday.

The current levels are about 4-5 vertical feet higher than normal for this time of year, prompting Superintendent John Donahue to order everyone to wear proper fitting personal flotation devices while on board any vessels on the river or within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area until the river dips to below 8 feet, a news release said.

River conditions include floating debris, swift currents, cooler water temperatures and increased hazards such as downed trees and submerged objects. It is recommended only experienced boaters take river trips.

N. Pocono library opening delayed

MOSCOW - The new North Pocono Public Library will not open its doors today as library officials had hoped because the library still does not have Internet access.

"At this time, the library does not plan to announce another opening date until we have confirmation of work completed by Verizon," said Susan Jeffery, library executive director.

Construction of the $3.2 million 8,000-square-foot library at 1315 Church St. recently wrapped up.

Police investigate store robbery

PITTSTON - Pittston police are investigating an armed robbery early Tuesday at the A Plus Mini Mart at 308 S. Main St.

A store clerk told police he was stocking shelves around 2:20 a.m. when a man entered the store and said, "You know the drill," according to police. The clerk said he opened the cash register and gave the man $80 to $85.

Police stopped a sedan driven by Neely Garvey, 43, of Madison Twp., for speeding south on Route 191, and discovered Mr. Garvey was wanted in Lackawanna County for failure to appear on driving under the influence charges stemming from a Feb. 4 incident, police said.

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